Guwahati, March 27: Ahead of the upcoming assembly elections, Asaduddin Owaisi will campaign for Badaruddin Ajmal, the leader of the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF), in Assam. A senior party leader announced on Friday that Owaisi will visit Assam on April 2 and 3, where he will address at least eight public meetings across various constituencies.
The primary objective of this campaign is to garner support for Ajmal, who is contesting from the Binakandi assembly seat. Owaisi’s involvement is expected to energize the campaign, particularly in minority-dominated areas where the AIUDF has traditionally held influence. His speeches are likely to target both the BJP and Congress, aiming to establish the AIUDF as a significant regional power.
Ajmal, a prominent figure in Assam politics, is striving to maintain his political relevance amid a changing electoral landscape. The AIUDF is working to strengthen its grassroots presence while relying on its core supporter base ahead of the elections.
In the 2016 Assam assembly elections, the AIUDF won 13 seats, playing a crucial role and establishing itself as a major opposition force in several constituencies dominated by minority voters. In the 2021 elections, the party increased its seat count to 16 by forming an alliance with the Congress-led “Mahajot.” However, despite a strong challenge, the alliance ultimately failed as the BJP-led coalition returned to power with a clear majority.
The AIUDF’s performance highlights both its ongoing relevance and the challenges it faces in expanding beyond its traditional voter base. Following the elections, Congress broke its alliance with the AIUDF, and both parties contested the 2024 Lok Sabha elections independently, with the AIUDF failing to secure any seats.
Owaisi’s campaign could influence voter sentiment in select constituencies, but its overall impact on the election results remains to be seen. Voting for the 126-member assembly will take place in a single phase on April 9, with counting scheduled for May 4.
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